Story & Photos By Steve Landon Overcast skies and a serious lack of snow is not the kind of day one might expect to kick of the Christmas season in Clare, Michigan’s. While the weather was far from perfect it didn’t stop families and shoppers from venturing…

By Pat Maurer Correspondent Bob Damic and Denise Stoddard are just getting settled in at their new business. Just a month ago they purchased the historic Buckhorn Saloon at 10092 Cadillac Drive, located 12.6 miles northwest of Farwell and 17.7 miles northwest of Clare on M-115 –…

By Pat Maurer Correspondent Photos by Bob Guiliani A fire in the early morning hours last Saturday completely destroyed a pole building on Tobacco Drive before Clare firefighters could even arrive, said Fire Chief Jim Chapman. “When the call came in we were told it was already…

By Pat Maurer Correspondent Although this November has been a long difficult one, Thanksgiving has a whole new meaning in the Walton home. “Our Thanksgiving was low-key and so very special to have our entire family together as we were meant to be,” said Sue Walton. They…